Cybersquatting

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by daz1034, Apr 12, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hi

    Well i got the names and i have heard how ppl dont like it so i read up a bit more about it and just dont get why. We live in a free market

    here is a link to a blog about it on http://blog.domaintools.com/2007/04/domainers-are-not-cybersquatters/

    here is the comment i posted
     
    daz1034, Apr 12, 2007 IP
  2. Pat Gael

    Pat Gael Banned

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    Saddly cybersquatting is such a common practice that makes people forget the role of true domainers.

    Nice blogging
     
    Pat Gael, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    It's illegal if the name is trademarked.
     
    tobycoke, Apr 12, 2007 IP
  4. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Some like it, some don't. Big deal.

    Let people think whatever they want. The only time you can take notice is if
    one somehow forces the issue on you.
     
    Dave Zan, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    Nick_Mayhem Notable Member

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    Well if some people do want to think that buying a domain name in hope for selling it for more is squatting then it is not true.

    Because there is also a community called webmasters. Who will have to buy a domain. Make a website on it. And earn revenue or maybe sell it off later to make some profits.

    If the good domains are being taken fast and the webmaster has his own plans for some domain name then can't he register it for the future projects.
     
    Nick_Mayhem, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    emilbus20 Well-Known Member

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    So lets say there is acompany called dog treat and its trademarked. if i went abd bought dogtreatinfo.com or anything dogtreat related is that illegal? Even if i create a site with content and info that pertiains to dog treat? Thanks
     
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    i currently have an actors famous character domain name on my hands.. hopefully i wont get hit with this :p
     
    eurochamp, Apr 17, 2007 IP